Lake Issyk-kul, Kirgizia

Savvaitova, K. A.; Petr, T.

doi:10.1007/bf02904361

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“…Because many of the lakes are large but relatively shallow (Karthe 2017), they are important indicators of climate changes and anthropogenic impacts (Bai et al 2012). In the Middle Asian states (i.e., the formerly Soviet ''-stans'') alone, there are about 6000 lakes (Savvaitova and Petr 1992). Wherever lakes are fed by major rivers, deltas exist that are not only relevant as biogeochemical filters of the lakes, but also as wetlands of supraregional importance Karthe 2017;Starodubtsev and Truskavetskiy 2011).…”

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Water in Central Asia: an integrated assessment for science-based management

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Central Asia contains one of the largest internal drainage basins in the world, and its continental location results in limited availability of both surface and groundwater. Since the twentieth century, water resources of the region have been exploited beyond sustainable levels. From small Mongolian headwater streams to the mighty Aral Sea, surface waters have been partially desiccated. Demands from the agricultural, energy and raw material sectors as well as population growth have not only increased water abstractions, but also left a diverse and strong pollution footprint on rivers, lakes and groundwater bodies. Such changes in water quantity and quality have not only led to a degradation of aquatic and riparian ecosystems, but also they have placed the region's socioeconomic development at risk. Because of the complexity of Central Asia's water problems, integrated assessment and management approaches are required. Despite some shortcomings in practical implementation, the widespread adoption of the Integrated Water Resources Management and water-food-energy nexus approaches may be keys to a more sustainable future. This thematic issue aims to provide documentation of the current state of scientific knowledge, ranging from hydrological research to water quality investigations, and offers an assessment of ecosystems and the services provided by them. Reviews and case studies on different management options conclude the thematic issue by providing insights into field-tested solutions for the region's water challenges.

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Water in Central Asia: an integrated assessment for science-based management

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“…Issyk-Kul Lake water is rich in phytoplankton, with 299 identified species. Blue-green algae (Cyanophyceae) dominate, but their standing crop is low [7]. Phytoplankton production is at the level of 49 g/m 3 [6].…”

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“…The annual surface water discharge, precipitation and groundwater discharge to the lake are 21, 29, and 33cm respectively; the evaporation from the lake is 82cm. For more details see [7].…”

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“…As a consequence, the state established hatcheries on the Ton (1964) and Karakol (1969) rivers -with the brief to capture spawning fish, extract the eggs, raise the fry-fingerlings produced, and thence restock the lake. According to [7], the minimum Sevan Trout return in landings is given as 2% of releases; that means that at least 750,000 fry, each of 1 g weight, must be produced and released annually. Assuming an egg mortality of 50%, hatcheries should produce 1.5 million eggs per year.…”

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Implication of Alien Species Introduction to Loss of Fish Biodiversity and Livelihoods on Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan

Mikkola¹

2012

Biodiversity Enrichment in a Diverse World

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“…The most definitive studies on Issyk-Kul published in English are those of Savvaitova and Petr (1992) and Tsigelnaya (1995). These authors have pointed out that the lake water has a salinity of ϳ6 g L Ϫ1 with Na ϩ ϩ K ϩ Ͼ Mg 2ϩ Ͼ Ca 2ϩ and Cl Ϫ Ն SO 4 2Ϫ ϾϾ HCO 3 Ϫ ionic composition.…”

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A preliminary assessment of the geochemical dynamics of Issyk‐Kul Lake, Kirghizstan

Lyons

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Graham

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Limnology & Oceanography

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Issyk‐Kul Lake is one of the largest brackish water lakes in the world. Being a closed‐basin lake, it is susceptible to volume changes caused by natural climatic variability, as well as human‐induced water diversion from the basin. Long‐term lake level records indicate that lake levels are declining and that salinity is increasing because of evapoconcentration. We present the first trace element data for this important lacustrine system and, using both ours and previously published data, investigate the geochemical dynamics within the watershed.

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Lake Issyk-kul, Kirgizia

Cited by 48 publications

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Water in Central Asia: an integrated assessment for science-based management

Water in Central Asia: an integrated assessment for science-based management

Implication of Alien Species Introduction to Loss of Fish Biodiversity and Livelihoods on Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan

A preliminary assessment of the geochemical dynamics of Issyk‐Kul Lake, Kirghizstan

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